The 68th Annual Globe Globes opened with a bang when host Ricky Gervais took aim at Hollywood’s biggest names. Charlie Sheen was the first to get Gervais’s attention as he compared the evening to what would be a typical Monday morning for Sheen. “It’s going to be a night of partying and heavy drinking,” Gervais began, “Or as Charlie Sheen calls it, breakfast.”

The Tourist was the next target for Gervais. The only reason the film was nominated? Because the Hollywood Foreign Press was bribed… with Cher tickets. Oh how I wished they had flashed to Angelina Jolie instead of just Johnny Depp at that moment. Next up to be roasted, it was either Tom Cruise or John Travolta [I can’t be sure which… perhaps both] and a not so subtle reference to Scientologists pretending to not be gay. All in all, it was a great opening for audiences to watch – though those in the entertainment industry were probably crossing their fingers that their names would not be mentioned.

My favorite introduction of the night went to Robert Downey Jr. as he introduced those up for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. “I don’t know if an actress can do her best work until she’s slept with me,” Downey Jr. joked.

Also memorable was Gervais’s introduction of Tina Fey and Steve Carell. His prelude for Carell closed with some pointed comments on how Carell was leaving a show which Gervais created, of course referring to The Office. “He’s now leaving that show and killing a cash cow for both of us.” Gervais continued, “The ungrateful Steve Carell!”

As Fey and Carell took to the stage, Carell appeared to be not very happy with Gervais’s comments, but we’re pretty sure it was all just for appearances. Although, we still say that Gervais replacing Carell would be the only way in which The Office could successfully continue.

Glee also did exceptionally well. Chris Colfer and Jane Lynch took home awards as well as the show itself which won Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical). Lea Michele and Matthew Morrison were the only nominated Gleeks who didn’t take home awards, but in Morrison’s defense, he was up against my personal pick [and winner!] Jim Parsons! This season has been hot for Parsons seeing as he won an Emmy back in September. However, Glee grabbed Best Television Series (Comedy or Musical) from my favorite comedy The Big Bang Theory ending my happy TBBT moments for the night.

The big surprise of the evening for most was The Social Network. Before last night, if you had asked me who [between The Social Network and Black Swan] would take home the most awards, I would have said Black Swan without question. Even though The Social Network was incredibly well done, I didn’t think its score outshined Inception, I had my money on Darren Aronofsky for Best Director, and I thought for sure [before the start of the show] that Black Swan would take Best Picture for being such a unique and thought-provoking film. With that being said, The Social Network does describe our generation, and it seems befitting that it won. It’ll be interesting to see if the film repeats its success last night at the Oscars next month.

Natalie Portman took Best Actress which I think everyone saw coming. She was incredible in Black Swan and provided us with a great acceptance speech referencing her husband who wants to sleep with her and Mila “Sweet Lips” Kunis. This was one of my favorite acceptance speeches of the night.

I’ve got a full list of winners for you below!

Film

Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Christian Bale – The Fighter

Best Original Song – Motion Picture – “You Haven’t Seen The Last Of Me” – Burlesque

Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross – The Social Network

Best Animated Feature Film – Toy Story 3

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical – Annette Bening – The Kids Are All Right

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture – Aaron Sorkin – The Social Network

Best Foreign Language Film – In A Better World (Denmark)

Best Performance by an Actress In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Melissa Leo – The Fighter

Best Director – Motion Picture – David Fincher – The Social Network

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy Or Musical – Paul Giamatti – Barney’s Version

Emma LogginsEmma Loggins is the Editor in Chief of FanBolt. She updates daily on the latest entertainment news, her opinions on current happenings in the media, screening/filming opportunities, inside scoops and more. She’s been writing on the world of geekdom and pop culture since 2002!

I agree. Ricky/Steve and Robert Downey Jr. were my favorite moments of the night. I’m actually curious as to whether RDJ came up with that or if it was written for him. I really want him to have come up with it. haha 🙂

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